The Pituitary gland is called the "master gland" because of its influence on many glands and organs in the body. The pituitary, the existence of which has been known for 2,000 years, is regulated by the hypothalamus. It attaches to the hypothalamus by a stalk called the pituitary stalk. The pituitary weighs less than 1 gram, but do not let its size fool you, because it has a dramatic effect over all body chemistry.  The pituitary controls the: Adrenal glands Thyroid gland Parathyroid glands Ovaries/uterus and testicles/prostate Pancreas Thymus

In turn, these glands have a dramatic control over organ
and system function in the body.


The purpose of the pituitary is to:

	Control growth and repair
	Stimulate metabolism
	Regulate sex hormone production in men and women
	Regulate energy production
	Regulate water balance in the body

Common health problems of pituitary malfunction may include:

	A slow metabolism leading		Diabetes
	to weight problems		Hypoglycemia
	A sluggish or overactive thyroid		Weak immune system leading
	Fatigue or lack of energy		to many illnesses
	Fluid retention from kidney, bladder,		Inadequacy and feeling out of control
	or colon problems		Feelings often dominating over logic,
	Menstrual conditions such as,		and changeable moody temperament
	irregular or painful periods, ovarian		Vivid dreaming
	cysts, fibrocystic breasts, uterine		Suppressed emotions
	fibroids, and inability to become		Feeling empty and depleted
	pregnant or to maintain pregnancy.		Poor memory
	Erectile dysfunction		Dwelling on sexual matters
	Lack of sex drive		Greed with disregard for others
	Depression

If you suffer and consider 4 of the above as potential health problems,
then you may be suffering from pituitary malfunction.

 

 

 

 

The Pineal gland is in the cranium and weighs between 0 .1-0.2 grams. The pineal is known as the biological clock of the body, thereby regulating many of the events mentioned below. The pineal gland is occasionally the site of significant human disease.   The pineal plays an important role in regulating sexual, and reproductive function, as well as the onset of puberty and menopause. It also influences sex organs and their development, and can also retard sexual development.   The pineal gland secretes melatonin, which produces sleepiness, a feeling of well-being, elation, and increased REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Lack of melatonin causes sleeplessness and depression. Melatonin is also used to treat immune conditions and hypoglycemia.   The pineal improves brain maturity, and is used extensively by psychics and top grade athletes. The pineal gland works with vision, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. Therefore, the pineal can cause problems with hearing, vision, touch or problems with hot or cold, especially if there is a severe emotional or physical shock. The pineal also deals with humidity in the external environment, and water balance within the body.

Common health problems of pineal malfunction may include: Depression Problems with sight Schizophrenia Problems with hearing Difficulty sleeping Inability to concentrate and focus Eyes sensitive to light Mental confusion Premature menopause Difficulty maintaining body temperature Late onset of puberty   during weather shifts from hot to cold Difficulty becoming pregnant Hypoglycemia Immune deficiencies Carbohydrate cravings Frequency of illnesses with low Weight gain   resistance and inability to recuperate Prone to many disease processes   quickly   of the body Fluid retention

 

If you suffer and consider 4 of the above as potential health problems, then you may be suffering from pineal malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

Diseases of the thyroid are the most common of all the endocrine glands, notably due to iodine deficiencies in North America. The thyroid, one of the larger endocrine glands, is located in front of your breathing airway (trachea), and below your Adam's apple. The thyroid produces two hormones:

	Thyroxin, which controls your metabolism (how much energy you burn)
	Calcitonin, which controls calcium and phosphorus levels in the bone and the
	blood by taking calcium and phosphorus out of the blood, and depositing
	them into the bones.

 

 

Thyroid disorders result from either too little (hypothyroid) or too much

(hyperthyroid) thyroxin or calcitonin. 

 

 

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism include: 

	Decreased energy		Hair loss
	Weight gain		Dislike of  working under pressure
	Slow heart rate		Dislike of  being watched
	Dry skin		Mental depression
	Constipation		Irritability
	Low body temperature		Mood swings
	(feeling cold all the time)		Low self-esteem
	In children, slowed growth; and in		Crying easily
	infants, affects development and
	causes mental retardation

 

 

Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism include:

	Anxiety		Like working under pressure
	Fast heart rate		Mentally active
	Diarrhea		Irritability
	Weight loss		Mood swings
	Bulging eyes		High self-esteem
	Qualities of aggressive		Difficulty sleeping, relaxing or resting
	overachievement

 

If you suffer and consider 4 of the above as potential health problems, then you may be suffering from thyroid malfunction.

 

 

 

 

The pancreas is a large gland that is midline behind your stomach. The pancreas is composed of a tail and a head. The tail of the pancreas secretes a hormone called insulin. The purpose of insulin is to take sugar out of the blood, and either deposit it into muscles for energy, or store it in fat cells or in the liver. The pancreas also secretes another hormone called glucagon. The purpose of glucagon is to release sugar that is stored in the liver as glycogen, and put it back into the blood. Between insulin and glucagon, blood sugar levels are maintained.

Diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are high, due to the pancreas not producing enough insulin. This is called Type 1 Diabetes. There exists a second type of diabetes known as Type 2, which occurs when the body is resistant to the insulin in the blood. In Type 1 Diabetes, a patient may need to take insulin, but this is not always the case. In Type 2 Diabetes, sugar levels can be controlled through exercise, diet, and supplementation.

 
Symptoms of high blood sugar include:

	Fatigue		Sweating
	Increased urination		Neurological problems (diabetic neuropathy)
	Heart problems		Premature aging
	Weight gain		Heart conditions and heart attacks
	Lack of stamina		Circulatory problems (amputation of limbs)
	Soft and spongy muscles		Problems with vision or loss of sight

There is also a condition where the pancreas produces too much insulin and this condition is called Hyperinsulinism (HI). This condition may be inherited and is called Congenital Hyperinsulinism. HI may be caused by an insulin-secreting tumor of the pancreas, or insulinoma. 

Symptoms of low blood sugar include:

	Anxiety		Hunger
	Mood swings		Light-headedness/fainting
	Sweating		Fatigue
	Increased heart rate		Soft or spongy muscles
	Weakness

 

The head of the pancreas produces enzymes that help in the digestion of sugar (amylase)(carbohydrates), fats (lipase), and proteins (protease). Without these enzymes digestion will not properly take place, causing many digestive complaints.

 

 

 

 

 

Symptoms of pancreatic head conditions include:

	Burning in the back		Food allergies
	Headaches		Eyes that appear to be sunken into
	Indigestion such as bloating,		the eye socket
	cramping, fowl smelling stools,		Metallic taste in the mouth
	constipation, and diarrhea

 

 

If you suffer and consider 4 of the above as potential health problems, then you may be suffering from pancreatic malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

The adrenal or suprarenal glands are paired with each gland located on the upper portion of each kidney. Each gland is actually two endocrine glands divided into an outer layer, which is called the cortex, and an inner layer, called the medulla. The adrenal cortex is necessary and essential to life, but the medulla is not and can be removed with no life-threatening effects.

 

The adrenal cortex produces hormones called glucocorticoids that help in the control of blood sugar and increase the burning of protein, sugar and fat. These hormones also respond to fever, major illness/disease, and injury. Another group of hormones from the adrenal cortex are called mineralcorticoids. These hormones control the volume of blood (thus regulating blood pressure) by affecting the kidneys to maintain sodium potassium and water levels. A third group of hormones called androgens (sex hormones) affect secondary sex characteristics in both men and women.

 

The adrenal medulla produces a hormone known as epinephrine (adrenaline), which increases the heart rate, dilates (opens) airways to improve oxygen intake, and increases blood flow to muscles. This usually occurs when a person is excited or stressed. A second hormone, known as Norepinephrine, is also produced by the adrenal medulla. This hormone is related more to maintaining normal activities as opposed to emergency reactions.

Problems caused by the adrenal cortex include:  

	Fever		Loss of secondary sexual characteristics
	Frequent urination		Osteoporosis
	Emotional or mood swings		Kidney conditions
	Mid back pain		Fluid retention
	Inflammatory reactions		Kidney stones
	High/Low blood pressure		Weight gain
	Rapid pulse		Difficulty handling sugar, protein or fats
	Loss of sex drive

 

Problems caused by the adrenal medulla include:

 

	Fatigue		High/Low blood pressure
	Emotional or mood swings		Rapid pulse
	Mid back pain

 

If you suffer and consider 4 of the above as potential health problems, then you may be suffering from adrenal cortex malfunction.